Buffalo Bills Reveal 2026 NFL Draft Picks

The Bills have seven selections in the upcoming draft, including three picks acquired via trades.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:26pm

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The Buffalo Bills have announced their full slate of picks for the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh starting on April 23. The team has seven selections, including three picks acquired through trades made during the offseason. The Bills' draft order includes a first-round pick at #26 overall, as well as choices in the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh rounds.

Why it matters

The Bills' draft strategy will be closely watched as the team looks to build on its recent success and compete for a Super Bowl championship. The additional picks acquired through trades give the Bills more flexibility to address roster needs and target top prospects.

The details

The Bills' 2026 draft picks are: Round 1, Pick 26; Round 3, Pick 27; Round 4, Pick 26; Round 5, Pick 25 (from Chicago); Round 5, Pick 28; Round 6, Pick 1 (from Las Vegas); and Round 7, Pick 4 (from New York). The team acquired the fifth-round pick from Chicago as part of a trade involving wide receiver DJ Moore, and the sixth-round selection from Las Vegas in exchange for cornerback Taron Johnson and a seventh-round pick.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft will be held from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
  • Round 1 is scheduled for Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m. ET.
  • Rounds 2-3 will take place on Friday, April 24 starting at 7 p.m. ET.
  • Rounds 4-7 will conclude the draft on Saturday, April 25 beginning at 12 p.m. ET.

The players

DJ Moore

A wide receiver who was traded from the Bills to the Chicago Bears as part of the deal that netted Buffalo an additional fifth-round pick.

Taron Johnson

A cornerback who was traded from the Bills to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a sixth-round pick and a seventh-round selection.

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What’s next

The Bills will now turn their attention to finalizing their draft board and strategy ahead of the three-day event in Pittsburgh.

The takeaway

The Bills have positioned themselves well for the 2026 NFL Draft, acquiring additional picks through trades to give them more flexibility in addressing roster needs and targeting top prospects. Their seven selections will be closely watched as the team aims to build on its recent success and make a push for a Super Bowl championship.